Politics
Republican Primary Races to Watch in 2026 Midterms
Several key primary races are set for the coming weeks, including a tight New Hampshire Senate race and a likely upset in Rhode Island's governor’s race. The contests could shape the Republican base and strategy heading into the midterms.
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The Hill
Every Republican is liable to give you a different answer if you ask them what constitutes their party’s “base.” But from a purely demographic standpoint, it’s indisputable: older, married, working-class white men. The picture of the 2024 GOP electorate from The Associated Press’s now defunct VoteC
2026-09-08 10:00 UTC
The Hill
New Hampshire and Rhode Island will serve up some of the last major primary contests of the 2026 election cycle, showcasing a likely upset in the Rhode Island governor’s race and bitter battles in the contest for retiring Sen. Jeanne Shaheen’s (D-N.H.) seat. Rep. Chris Pappas (D-N.H.) and scientist
2026-09-08 10:00 UTC
The Hill
Republican senators and candidates have mixed feelings about President Trump’s midterm election convention, with many hoping that Trump can rev up millions of MAGA voters but worried of being tied to a president with a slumping approval rating. Party officials are promising a big turnout of Senate R
2026-09-08 10:00 UTC